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Merry Christmas! This is your first present: a list of potential gift options that can be purchased for that special geek in your life (even if that is you)! Seriously, it can be hard to keep up with the latest and greatest tech gear throughout the year so we’ve done all the heavy lifting for you. From smartphones and tablets to fun and games to the coolest cameras and speakers to the latest necessaries (necessary accessories) you’ll find it all here. Oh ya, there’s something for every price range so nobody will be left out. Prepare to drool. Make sure to leave a comment and tell us what tech items YOU want for Christmas.

Random & Cool

GoPro Hero3 Black Edition – The Wi-Fi enabled HERO3: Black Edition is the most advanced GoPro, ever. No expense was spared during its development, resulting in a GoPro that is 30% smaller, 25% lighter and 2x more powerful than previous models. $200-400

Boxee TV – Give people one device to watch all the major TV channels in terrific HD, add Internet video from places like Netflix, YouTube and Vudu, and music from Pandora and Spotify. Then, let people add unlimited recording of as many TV shows as they want… and watch them anywhere! $100

Sifteo Cubes – These cubes are a new interactive game system that communicate wirelessly and respond to each other and your gestures through a near unlimited supply of games. $130

Nebula Macbook Keyboard Stickers – Stickers for a Mac keyboard. The letters and symbols are visible but they are not transparent so they will not utilize any back lighting. The stickers have a glossy finish, not matte. Even though the stickers have a strong adhesive, they can come off easily if desired, but will not come off during every day use. $10

Nike+ FuelBand – Through a sports-tested accelerometer, Nike+ FuelBand tracks your daily activity including running, walking, basketball, dancing – and dozens of everyday activity. It tracks each step taken and calorie burned. It also tells the time of day. $150

Hue Wireless Lightbulbs – Set your lights to gradually brighten over time, waking you up in a rather more civilized fashion. Better still, why not create a scene from the image of a dawn sun and turn hue into your own personal sunrise using the accompanying app? $200

Crux360 iPad Keyboard Case – Compatible with iPad 4 (newest iPad) and previous models. Features an all new “snap in” from the front design – which makes it very quick and easy to insert and remove your iPad. Compatible with various types of screen protectors. $99

Eton Boost Turbine – Durable back-up battery with a hand turbine power generator that provides power when you need it most. For everyday or emergency use, BoostTurbine2000 enables you to charge your mobile device anytime, anywhere. $60

LaCie CloudBox – Keeps you connected to your world. All your music, movies, photos, and more, accessible on all your devices, and easily shareable with your family and friends. $120

TYLT Band Car Charger – The Band Car Charger boasts a sleek new ribbon style look and features that won’t disappoint. $40

Dropcam – Plug it in. Select your Wi-Fi network. Name your camera. And that’s it. Dropcam HD is online in three fast, pain-free steps. With the free Dropcam apps, you can watch from anywhere. Just download the app, login, and start watching on your iPad, iPhone, or Android. $150

Quirky Converge Docking Station – Show your gadgets some love! Converge is a docking station that shows off your electronics while they charge. Wires slip in easily, stay in place with the help of soft TPE grips, and stay out of sight. $40

iPhone Boom Mic – A compact mic for iPhone video recording that sounds as good as it looks. $40

Photo & Video

Nikon 1 V2 Camera – Turn life’s fast-moving adventures into amazing visual stories. Slow down reality and freeze exactly the right moment; preview end-result photos before you even shoot them; blend motion, stills and sound in a new way. $800

Digital Time-Lapse Camera – Making a time-lapse video always seems like a good idea … but then it starts raining. And a pigeon turns your camera into a preening station. Meet the Digital Time-Lapse Camera: here to solve all of your time-controlling, video-making, weather-fearing troubles! $199 (case is $45)

Contour Roam2 – The ContourROAM2 is the easiest – and most stylish – way to shoot action video. Packed with useful features like 4 HD video modes, an Instant-On Record switch, a 270° rotating lens, and Contour’s signature laser alignment, you’ll have everything you need in a compact, easy-to-use camera. $199

Kogeto Dot 360 Video Cam – More than a lens for your iPhone. It’s a fast and fun way to shoot fully-interactive 360 degree video which you can then share instantly with your friends online. $50

Sony Action Cam – Go bigger, faster, higher, harder. Action Cam will get the shot—you’ll get the glory. With a ruggedized housing waterproof2 to 197 ft., you can take this fearless little camera to the surf, slopes or streets to capture your favorite action-packed activities.

Sound & Audio

Sonos Sub – Fills an entire room with thick layers of deep, bottomless sound that let you hear and feel every chord, kick, splash and roll. You won’t just hear the difference our wireless subwoofer makes—you’ll feel it in your bones. $600-700

Audio Candy Plus – A compact and fully portable MP3 player equipped with an LED screen for navigating between an FM Radio tuner, SD card input and auxiliary input. It’s great for all occasions and locations. $30

Denon AH-NCW500 Globe Cruiser – If you’ve ever owned multiple sets of headphones and struggled over which ones to pack for your next trip, Denon’s ultra-versatile AH-NCW500 will solve your problem. Get Bluetooth and noise-canceling functions in a great-sounding, comfortable headphone built for the busy traveler. $500

McIntosh McAire – Integrated audio system delivers the legendary McIntosh look and sound quality in a compact size. Built in AirPlay allows you to wirelessly stream music via your Wi-Fi network from your Mac or PC based iTunes library, as well as music stored on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. $3,000

TDK Wireless Charging Speaker – Taking the cords out of the equation, the TDK Life on Record Wireless Charging Speaker delivers a new sonic experience that is truly unfettered. $400

Beats Pill – Built to act not only as a powerful, compact speaker for listening to music but also as a portable system for taking calls, the Pill does it all with the freedom of wireless. $200

Necessaries (Necessary Accessories)

Apolis Transit Issue iPhone Wallet – A case that provides optimal protection for your iPhone as well as providing a sleek, professional look for both business and personal use with the ability to hold cash or cards. $48

DSLR Pro Pack – Designed for equipment-intensive photography, our DSLR Pro Pack camera bag offers a generous carrying capacity. The large volume main compartment has an array of fully customizable dividers to safely house all kinds of camera bodies, lenses and flashes. $150

Mophie OUTRIDE – OUTRIDE is a hardware and application solution that puts the power to record and share tricks, tracks, rides and epic moments in the hands of action land and water sports enthusiasts, using only their iPhone. $130-150

Retro iPhone Handset – Your futuristic phone now has the ultimate old school accessory. With volume control, noise reduction and a high quality speaker, the Retro Handset will put your Bluetooth device on ice. $20

Capture Camera Clip – The handy aluminum clip allows you to rigidly hold your camera to any backpack strap or belt. This eliminates the need for a neck strap, sling, holster or bulky camera bag, and keeps your camera quickly accessible allowing you to be physically active without it swinging and swaying. $79.99

BookBook for MacBook Air – To keep your Air safe, BookBook has two rigid, hardback covers for impact protection. A tough spine and reinforced corners add another layer of defense. Inside the slim case, your Mac rests between two super soft, chocolate brown, padded cushions, which look amazing against the silver finish on MacBook. $80

HTC Windows Phone 8X – A new, iconic design that keeps you connected while also reflecting you. Unique color options, a seamless look, a screen to personalize—all serving up people and passions that matter most. $TBD

Spy Hawk RC Place – The Spy Hawk is a 3 channel mini glider that comes with a built in FPV (first person view) video system that sends a high quality, 5 megapixel live feed back to the 3.5” LCD screen on the transmitter. It features a state of the art stabilisation system that makes it super easy to fly, with a little practice. $400

OUYA – Android-powered game console where all the games are free to play. $99

NEOGEO X – In 1992, the NEOGEO AES (Advanced Entertainment System) console was released, an amazing, groundbreaking new home system that literally brought the arcade to the home for the very first time. Now, on the 20th Anniversary of this Retro Gaming Classsic, The Limited Edition NEOGEO X Gold has a worldwide release date of the 6th December 2012. $200

ICADE 8-Bitty – This wireless game controller sports classic a D-Pad and button layout reminiscent of retro 8-bit game consoles from the 80’s and 90’s. The 8-Bitty works with your iPad and iPhone to play apps using a game controller with real tactile input. $25

MaKey MaKey Invention Kit – Let’s say you load up a piano. Then, instead of using the computer keyboard buttons to play the piano, you can hook up the MaKey MaKey to something fun, like bananas, and the bananas become your piano keys. $50

Logitech Harmony Touch Remote – There was a time when your standard remote was enough. Today, home entertainment is anything but standard. There are more devices, more channels and more options than you could ever have imagined. That’s why Logitech is rethinking the remote with the Harmony Touch. $250

Kenwood Cooking Chef – Incorporates induction cooking with all the standard features of a food mixer making it the first food mixer to cook your meal. $2,000

Wireless Smartphone Photo Printer – This is the printer that connects wirelessly to an iPhone or Android-powered phone and prints vibrant color photographs. An iPhone running a free app transmits pictures over a home Wi-Fi network to the printer, allowing you to print from anywhere in the home. $220

SmartThings – SmartThings makes it easy to connect the things in your physical world to the Internet. You can monitor, control, automate, and have fun with them from anywhere – at home, office, or on the go. $150+

Nest Learning Thermostat – Most people leave the house at one temperature and forget to change it. So Nest learns your schedule, programs itself and can be controlled from your phone. Teach it well and Nest can lower your heating and cooling bills up to 20%.

Z3 Telescopic iPad Stand – The Z3 is versatile, lightweight, convenient and folds flat in just 3 moves. Its telescopic stem combined with a joint allowing for the alteration of the iPad’s angle means the device can be held without compromise in any scenario. $170

Logitech Harmony Link – Turns signals from the Harmony Link app into infrared commands that can control your TV, set-top boxes, music systems and many other home entertainment devices. It even has an IR mini blaster that allows it to send signals through closed cabinet doors. $100

Belkin WeMo – WeMo makes your home a more convenient, easier place to be. When you return home, your lights are on. Leave the room, and The TV turns off. Turn off a light downstairs after you’ve already turned in. $50-100

MakerBot Replicator 2 – With a resolution capability of 100 microns and a massive 410 cubic inch build volume, the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer is the easiest, fastest, and most affordable tool for making professional quality models. $2,199

Samsung Apps Refrigerator – Now available with a Wi-Fi enabled LCD screen loaded with apps. It’s never been easier to organize your food and your family. $3,699

Stocking Stuffers

iPod Nano 7th Gen – About the size of a credit card — and just 5.4 mm thin — the new iPod nano is the thinnest iPod ever made. The 2.5-inch Multi-Touch display is nearly twice as big as the display on the previous iPod nano, so you can see more of the music, photos, and videos you love. $150

AviiQ Ready Clip – Tangled cables anyone? No more worries with the AViiQ™ Ready Clips. They easlily clip onto your bag or pocket for easy transport and their small size make tangled cables a thing of the past. $20-30

SpareOne Emergency Phone – Freed from the need of power outlets, you can use the amazing AA battery-powered SpareOne anywhere within range of a GSM cell tower. Even without a SIM card, SpareOne has one-button emergency dialing (911, etc.), and can be geo-located in an emergency.

Minty Geek – A fusion of compact components with easy-to-use instructions for every level of understanding that slot into a neat little mint tin. A minty fresh idea that makes learning electronics and building circuits so fun and easy! $40

Samsung “3 Proof” SD Cards – Sporting a stylish brushed metal design, this card has a capacity of 16 GB and is designed to be used with a digital camera, DSLR camera, camcorder, or PC. Samsung’s “3 Proof” technology makes the card waterproof, shockproof, and magnet-proof to protect your important data. $18-30

Miscellaneous

Drobo Mini – Made of a cutting-edge metallic carbon fiber with a soft-touch rubberized finish, Drobo Mini is small, rugged, and feels as cool as it looks. From the modern materials to the wraparound light indicators to the drive bay design, Mini is truly big storage in a small box. $650

Logitech Washable Keyabord – Designed to look and function like new – even over time. From a light dusting to a soak*, this washable keyboard with drainage holes is easy to clean and easy to dry. $40

FridgePad – Use the FridgePad to store and display your iPad so that it’s ready to be used at a moments notice. $48

iRig MIX – The first mobile mixer for iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. iRig MIX offers the same controls you would expect from a professional DJ mixer (crossfader, cues, EQ and volume controls, etc.) in an ultra-compact mobile mixer that can be used with a huge variety of iOS DJ mixing and other apps. It is a complete DJ system for rehearsing, performing and recording. $100

Intelligent Design Titanium Mouse – The eccentric design made of plastic resin, high quality titanium and a scroll of stone surpasses all expectations about a computer mouse. Instead of being a practical object, this mouse was designed to be an expression of identity, luxury and elegance. $520

Mini TV for iPhone – Can amplify 15 dB in sound and 2.5 times in view, much better audiovisual experience you can enjoy. Fancy retro design makes it a desk decoration as well. It can serve as either horizontal or vertical stand for iPhone4/4S. $50

Doxie One Portable Scanner – Say hello to Doxie One – the easy new way to go paperless. Doxie scans all your paper, photos, and receipts – no computer required. It’s tiny and mobile, so you can take it everywhere. And Doxie works with Mac, PC, iPad, and the cloud, so your scanned information is always with you. $149

Double Robot – Double is the simplest, most elegant way to be somewhere else in the world without flying there. The minimalist design and intuitive touchscreen controls allow you to freely move around without inconveniencing others. $2,000

iShower Bluetooth Radio – The iShower provides incredible flexibility by letting you pair up to five devices, enabling you to listen to streaming music from your playlists, music apps or favorite online service from multiple devices. Because it is water resistant, it can be used in the shower, by the pool or even next to you at the beach. $100